BYU basketball is on a hot streak. Doesn't that feel nice to read? Finally, after a shaky opening to the season, the Cougars led by rookie Head Coach Kevin Young are beginning to click, and that point was exemplified flawlessly as they took down a hungry and talented Baylor squad on Tuesday night.
The overtime thriller was adrenaline-pumping for several reasons, not the least of which was Kanon Catchings' career-high 23-point performance that saw the freshman wing sink every shot attempt that left his fingertips. Kanon really put on a full display of his talents in front of his aunt, Tamika, NBA scouts, and even... Conor McGregor?
Yeah, that wasn't a typo. Conor McGregor is an official Cougar fan. I bet you didn't have that on your preseason predictions list.
But now the challenge continues to incline for this BYU basketball bunch as they take their squad to Orlando in a battle with the UCF Knights. The Cougars won in both of their meetings with Central Florida last season, but that doesn't guarantee a win this year.
There are no easy wins in the Big 12 Conference.
...Unless you're Houston, I guess.
That traumatic memory aside, let's stop dwelling on the past and focus on the task at hand: taking down UCF on the road and advancing up the Big 12 standings.
The Cougars are favored to win this matchup after 3 straight victories, but road struggles have defined the early season for these Cougars, losing to both TCU and Utah in an unfamiliar environment. Claiming a win in this meeting with 13-7 UCF would solidify BYU's status in the conference, and keep the positive vibes flowing.
You'd be a fool to skip out on this one.
How to Watch BYU vs UCF Basketball
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM MT
Location: Addition Financial Arena, Orlando, FL
Channel: ESPN+
Odds: Unavailable